Timing Belt

I have a 1994 Isuzu rodeo, I found out that it is the timing belt that has jumped. My local mechanic has told me that it will cost me 400.00, I was wondering if this was a fair cost. Thanks

Cost me $710 to have the mechanic do t-belt, both pulleys (bearings) hydraulic tensioner and water pump. From what I read this is considered pretty good. The parts are pretty expensive; over $400 in my case. I think I could have sourced them about $100 cheaper and done it myself, but I needed it back ASAP. I read several posts that said to be sure and replace the tensioner. It doesn't come in most of the belt kits. I had decided to do it anyway because I was at 132k. It was a good thing because mine was toast. You could push in the plunger with your thumb.
HTH

Mike

If you are sure that all of the above mentioned parts are swapped out, then that's a good price. I'll bet he's not including something, though...

Boy, that's a darn good price, but make sure he does T-belt, T-belt tensioner, and waterpump while he's in there, it's all literally right there and would be a shame not to do it all, especially if you're keeping it.

In addition to those items, I also did the idler pulley, t-belt tensioner adjuster, crankshaft & camshaft seals as I'm keeping mine til the wheels fall off, and I didn't want to have to pay labor again on something silly going out.

The total bill for mine was $950

I bet that $400 includes r/r of the belt alone. Mike, that $710 charge for EVERYTHING isn't bad at all. Most dont include the two wheels/pulleys, just the tensioner pusher and waterpump if you are lucky.

Joel